Maharaja Bhagwatsinhji of Gondal
Maharaja Bhagwatsinhji (1865 – 1944) of Gondal Reigned under a British regency until he came of age. He was educated at The Rajkumar College, Rajkot. He improved the regional live stock through modern husbandry. Published the first Gujarati encyclopedia, the ‘Bhagavadgomandal’. Chromolithograph published by Ravi Varma Press, after a painting by an Indian artist Size: […]
H. H. Sir Sayajirao Gaekwad
H. H. Sir Sayajirao Gaekwad (1863 – 1939) Chromolithograph printed by Ravi Varma Press, Karla – Lonavala, after a painting by an Indian artist Size: 14 x 10 in. (35.6 x 25.4 cms.) Date of printing – circa 1910
Shivaji Bhosale
Shivaji Bhosale (1630 – 1680) An Indian warrior king from 17th century, an aristocrat of the Bhosle Maratha clan. Shivaji, in 1674, carved out an enclave from the declining Adilshahi Sultanate of Bijapur that formed the genesis of an independent Maratha Kingdom with Raigad as its capital. Chromolithograph printed by Ravi Varma Press, Ghatkopar, after […]
Narayanrao Peshwa
Narayanrao Peshwa (1755 – 1773) He was the third son of Balaji Baji Rao. His elder brother died in the third battle of Panipat. His second brother succeeded his father after his death. Narayanrao was made the Diwan of Peshwa from 1770. Chromolithograph printed by Poona Chitrashala Press, after a painting by an Indian artist […]
Nanasaheb Peshwa
Nanasaheb Peshwa (1720 – 1761) He was known as Balaji Baji Rao. He contributed a lot for the development of Pune and was appointed as Peshwa by Chattrapati Shahuji Maharaj in 1749. Maratha power reached to its peak under his reign. Chromolithograph printed by Poona Chitrashala Press, after a painting by an Indian artist Size:20 […]
Shahu Sambhaji Raje Bhosle
Shahu Sambhaji Raje Bhosle (1682 – 1749) The fourth emperor of the Maratha empire created by his grandfather, Shivaji. He was officially the Raja of Satara, more popularly known as Chhattrapati Shahuji. He came out of captivity by the Mughals and survived a civil war to gain the throne in 1701. Chromolithograph printed by Poona […]
Swami Samarth Ramdas
Swami Samarth Ramdas (1608 – 1681) Hew was a noted saint and spiritual poet of Maharashtra. He is remembered for his Advaita Vedanta Hindu philosophy. He was a devotee of Lord Ram and Hanuman. Since childhood he always kept wondering how to relieve people from the cycle of birth and death. Chromolithograph printed by Poona […]
Malik Ambar
Malik Ambar (1549 – 1626) An Ethiopian born in Harar, sold as a child by his parents due to poverty. He was eventually brought to India and remained enslaved by the people that bought him. Nevertheless in time he created an Independent army that had up to 1500 men. This army was hired by many […]
Sakharam Hari Gupte
Sakharam Hari Gupte (1735 – 1779) He entered the Maratha army during the time of Bajirao in 1735 and was treacherously imprisoned by Nana Fadnavis. He has been considered one of the national heroes of the Marathas, and is named in their epic poems frequently. Chromolithograph by William Griggs (1832 – 1911), photographer and inventor […]
Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad
Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad (1863 – 1939) The Maharaja of Baroda state from the year 1875 to 1939. During his early years he was tutored by A. H. Elliot, whose guidance made him a great ruler, educator and statesman. Chromolithograph by a German artist, after a painting by an Indian artist Size: 9 x 7.25 in. […]